Environmental Assessment for Expansion of Sanitary Sewer System MacDill AFB, Florida
Abstract
The purpose of the Proposed Action is to extend the existing wastewater collection system west of the runway to improve the base sanitary sewer system and eliminate the localized septic systems that have historically served this area of the base. Facilities west of the runway have always utilized septic systems to process wastewater because a connection to the base sanitary sewer system did not exist west of the runway. Extending the wastewater collection network across the runway would allow facilities west of the runway to connect to the sanitary sewer system and the local septic systems would no longer be required. Elimination of these local septic systems would improve the environment by eliminating the discharge of process wastewater to the shallow surficial groundwater system. Consequently, expansion of the sanitary sewer system to the western portion of the installation would provide two significant benefits. It would improve the value of the land by providing infrastructure and utilities that would encourage development. It would also allow the decommissioning of several septic systems which would result in a substantial improvement to the groundwater quality in the surficial aquifer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1210238